International Council for Traditions of Music and Dance

A Non-Governmental Organization in Formal Consultative Relations with UNESCO

List of ICTMD Fora

A Forum is organized by ICTMD in collaboration with other national, regional, and international scholarly organizations on a theme of common concern. The intention of a Forum is to further the free exchange of ideas on a given theme, with the objective of gaining and disseminating new insights. It is designed to provide an environment conducive to overcoming disciplinary and other barriers that often interfere with the recognition and appreciation of differing systems of thought.

To propose a new ICTMD Forum, please consult the relevant Memorandum on the Organization of ICTMD Fora.

Cancelled - Musical Heritage and Artificial Intelligence in the Middle East and the Mediterranean

We regret to announce that this event has been (temporarily) cancelled due to international conflict and security risk in the region. 

Please see the organisers' announcement for more information from April 2026. 

5th FORUM with ICTMD, IAML, and IMS 

  • hosted by the Bahrain Authority of Culture and Antiquities(BACA)
  • Dates: 13–15 May 2026
  • Place: Manama, Bahrain

Please submit your proposals through https://forms.gle/q2kFD8P1WUYkxfeeA  by 8 February 2026.

Collaborating to Preserve and Safeguard Audiovisual and Related

54th IASA Conference & 4th ICTMD Forum

Approaches to Research on Music and Dance in the Internet Era

3rd ICTM Forum

Music as Cultural Heritage: Problems of Historiography, Ethnography, Ethics, and Preservation

2nd ICTM Forum

Transforming Ethnomusicological Praxis Through Activism and Community Engagement

1st ICTM Forum